2018 ETB to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2548 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.2429 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2498 BOB

2018 ETB to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.2548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2518 to the December average rate of 0.2451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2548 was down 17.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,274 BOB

2017 Average 1,455 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 1,215 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.45 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2525

0.2444

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2513, compared to 0.2482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2513

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0059 BOB (High: 0.2548 / Low: 0.2489). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BOB (High: 0.2518 / Low: 0.2506).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0549 (-17.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2518

2017 Avg (January) 0.3067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2548	0.2489	0.2518
February	0.2525	0.2506	0.2513
March	0.2524	0.2506	0.2513
April	0.2520	0.2506	0.2514
May	0.2518	0.2506	0.2511
June	0.2522	0.2502	0.2508
July	0.2526	0.2481	0.2504
August	0.2507	0.2489	0.2499
September	0.2518	0.2472	0.2494
October	0.2500	0.2460	0.2478
November	0.2479	0.2446	0.2466
December	0.2481	0.2429	0.2451